Pennsylvania Yamaha Rhino Rollover Lawyer
Yamaha Rhino's is one of the most dangerous vehicles in use. Recently, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a probe into the safety of the Yamaha Rhino as a result of the growing number of rollovers resulting in numerous deaths (Consumer Product Safety Commission 2005 Update.) The Yamaha Rhino is a newer type of all terrain vehicle which is a cross between a smaller recreational off-road vehicle and a larger utility vehicle. It is designed to be faster and more agile than typical ATVs which also causes many stability problems. The Yamaha Rhino is not subject to the same safety standards that traditional ATVs must meet because it has a steering wheel instead of handle bars that are typically featured on recreational ATVs. The Rhino is known as a side-by-side vehicle. A recent string of accidents indicates that its design poses a substantial risk of injury and death to unknowing consumers. According to complaints filed, the Rhino is prone to rollover, even when operating on slow speeds on a flat surface, because it has a high center of gravity and narrow wheel base combined with a powerful engine and small training radius.
In recent months, there have been a number of media reports highlighting fatal Yamaha Rhino accidents throughout the United States. Many Rhino's were designed and initially sold without doors. Therefore, when the Yamaha Rhino rolls over, many times the occupants arms and legs are trapped between the ground and passenger protective cage resulting in traumatic amputation and other catastrophic injuries. There seems to be a common pattern of injuries involving Yamaha Rhino rollovers. A low speed turn leads to a sudden rollover. The arms and legs of the occupant, even while using a seat belt, is crushed by the roll cage as the vehicle slams to the ground, crushing the occupants.
At the experienced catastrophic injury law firm of Reiff and Bily, we have been handling ATV, SUV and 15-passenger van rollovers since 1979. These cases involve product liability where up on the manufacturer of the defective product, the wholesaler or distributor of the product and often the retailer of the product are held responsible. Liability is generally considered to be a strict liability claim. This means that the carelessness of the defendant is not an issue in the case. It is irrelevant whether the manufacturer or supplier exercise due care. If there is a defect in the product that causes harm then the manufacturer will be liable for it.
Yamaha Rhino rollover accidents are often catastrophic resulting in loss of limbs and fatalities. Rollovers also increase the chance that the victim will be ejected from the vehicle. The injuries sustained are life-altering and can leave the victim unable to work making costly medical bills even more of a financial burden. If you have been injured in a Yamaha Rhino rollover, an SUV rollover , or a 15-passenger van rollover, you are legally entitled to hold the manufacturer responsible for your physical injuries and associated costs.
The Philadelphia based lawyers at Reiff and Bily represent clients throughout the United States and work on a contingent fee basis, charging a small percentage of the recovery. We do not get paid unless there is a successful recovery. We have handled thousands of catastrophic injury cases and have a very successful record with rollover cases against the major automotive manufacturers.
Reiff and Bily has achieved a national reputation in the area of product liability and rollover accidents and in recognition of their accomplish, Jeffrey Reiff and Raymond Bily have been named super lawyers for six consecutive years by Law and Politics Magazine and Philadelphia Magazine.
If you have any questions regarding a Yamaha Rhino rollover, you can reach an experienced rollover attorney at Reiff and Bily by calling toll free (800) 421-9595 or submitting the firm's online free case consultation form.
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